2011 earthquake aftermath in Annapolis [Pictures]

8/23/2011: Caution tape is stretched outside of Peppers and White House/Black Market on Main Street in downtown Annapolis. The buildings slightly separated near the roofline during an earthquake.

8/23/2011: Caution tape is stretched outside of Peppers and White House/Black Market on Main Street in downtown Annapolis. The buildings slightly separated near the roofline during an earthquake. (File photo)

8/23/2011: Caution tape is stretched outside of Peppers and White House/Black Market on Main Street in downtown Annapolis. The buildings slightly separated near the roofline during an earthquake.

8/23/2011: Caution tape is stretched outside of Peppers and White House/Black Market on Main Street in downtown Annapolis. The buildings slightly separated near the roofline during an earthquake. (File photo)

To help educate residents about safe earthquake procedures, Maryland and other mid-Atlantic and southeastern states will participate in the annual Great SouthEast ShakeOut event at 10:16 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16. Back on Aug. 23, 2011, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit the mid-Atlantic region that left residents confused how to react.